Observations On Canadian Military (DND) Kilts...

**pipesndrumsnun** · 6th December 07, 09:09 AM

Great picture! You guys would make a wonderful Christmas card!!

**turpin** · 6th December 07, 09:26 AM

I have two issue kilts from the Gordon Highlanders in 22 oz cloth. No fringe on the apron, knife pleats with small reveal. The 1973 vintage kilt by Thomas Gordon and Sons has a white wool waistband.

both purchased for my son, who rejected them based on fit. (30" +/- waists and 21.5" drop with 3" rise.)

**Macman** · 6th December 07, 11:30 AM

You two look great! I can't remember what pleating the Seaforths use, but I think there's an XMTS member in Vancouver who makes kilts for the regiment who can maybe chime in.

**Casper** · 6th December 07, 02:20 PM

Thanks for the replies, all!

Yes, we have several pictures of us with the various women of the company... we were popular that night!

If I convince him to wear it again for this weekend's company Christmas formal, i'll see if I can get a better look at the pleats.

**slohairt** · 6th December 07, 02:28 PM

I have a Canadian Black Watch kilt from 1965.

Features:
No apron fringe
No sporran/belt loops
4" rise
solid green waistband and hangers
3 black double-prong buckles & straps
solid black fabric buckle tabs (non-tartan)
lining is white, as opposed to the usual black.

I noticed mention of fringed edges in a couple of posts. What edges would these be, besides the double-offset (or single) apron fringe?

**GMan** · 7th December 07, 11:11 AM

What a neat picture!

**McFarkus** · 7th December 07, 11:17 AM

Great picture! What were the reactions from co-workers?

**Casper** · 7th December 07, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by McFarkus

Great picture! What were the reactions from co-workers?

Some confusion, some odd looks, lots of compliments (especially for the man in uniform). Some harsh criticism from the Scottish-born lad (although, he's of Indian descent, so its not like HE can talk!).

**Archangel** · 8th December 07, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Casper

Some confusion, some odd looks, lots of compliments (especially for the man in uniform). Some harsh criticism from the Scottish-born lad (although, he's of Indian descent, so its not like HE can talk!).

Pretty ignorant, if he only knew history. My grandad from Kirkaldy, served in both wars. In the first, he was posted to Indian/Nepal units. His stories were all about the heroics of those soldiers. In between wars, he was in India, I think, at sometime and then Berlin. There's a lot of kilted history there.

My Canadian military kilt has the heavy weight (great), high rise (cool), has a pocket (paybook?) under the apron. It has a date, '83, and a lion rampant symbol on the tag.

I've been told the modern ones are velcro belted, shame.